Mechanical Design Engineer

4 weeks ago


Avon Park, Florida, United States OFS Fitel Full time

OFS Fitel, a world leader in optical fiber solutions, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Avon, CT division and support our continued business growth.

This position is responsible for designing and developing new production equipment for our facility and production operations.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Designing and developing machine equipment for the manufacture of glass optical fiber and cable, based on internal customer specifications.
  • Working closely with electrical controls engineering, maintenance, and production teams to provide support on equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Supporting equipment and process modification and upgrading.
  • Developing and maintaining detail drawings, BOMs, and manuals.
  • Creating machine user manuals, set-up, and maintenance procedures.

Required qualifications include:

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or technology.
  • Knowledge of engineering principles, including stress, deflection, and motor size requirement calculations.
  • Working knowledge of machine components, including bearings, couplings, gears, actuators, motors, chains, spindles, springs, ball screws, pneumatics, welding/sheet metal fabrication, and machining processes.
  • Experience with inspection, metrology, and material specification.
  • Mechanical detailing/checking and specifying tolerances.
  • 3D Solid Modeling (SolidWorks preferred).
  • Ability to troubleshoot mechanical design issues.
  • Machine shop experience a plus.
  • Excellent problem-solving ability.
  • Project Management.
  • Constructive working relationships with diverse groups and individuals.
  • Ability to develop creative solutions.
  • Self-driven for excellence.
  • Strong sense to recognize achievable equipment optimization and improvement.
  • Must be able to make engineering assembly and detail drawings (SolidWorks preferred).
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

OFS Fitel offers a dynamic work environment, competitive salaries, and generous benefits programs, including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, and a matching 401(k) plan.

Employees are expected to serve as role models for safe work practices and behaviors.

This includes following established health and safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean, organized work area, wearing, and properly storing all personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively engaging as a safety-conscious worker with personal safety and wellness as a priority.



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